Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Laceys Spring Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laceys Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Laceys Spring Elementary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laceys Spring Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laceys Spring Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
71%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laceys Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Laceys Spring Elementary School is ranked #899 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Laceys Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Laceys Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartselle Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Laceys Spring Elementary School?
303 students attend Laceys Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Laceys Spring Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laceys Spring Elementary School?
Laceys Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laceys Spring Elementary School offer ?
Laceys Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Laceys Spring Elementary School part of?
Laceys Spring Elementary School is part of Morgan County School District.
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